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Meaning of Ruffler | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1
ˈɹʌflə

Definitions

  1. Ruffian, bully, villain; especially a 16th-17th century vagabond operating under the guise of a maimed soldier or sailor.
    historical
  2. Swaggerer.
  3. A sewing machine attachment for making ruffles.

Equivalents

العربية المختال

Examples

“The ruffler in leather, who lately went fighting through the door, has returned, presumably by means of another entrance.”

CEFR level

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This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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